Massive Drone Attack on the Capital of Ukraine

On the night of January 9, the Russian Federation launched a powerful drone strike on Kyiv, resulting in damage to several residential buildings in various city districts.

Attack Details

According to Kyiv Mayor Vitaliy Klitschko, four people were injured in the attack. Unmanned aerial vehicles hit residential buildings in the Desnianskyi, Pechersk, Darnytsia, and Dnipro districts of the city.

Damages in Different Districts

  • Desnianskyi District: drone hit the roof of an 18-story building
  • Pechersk District: partially damaged facade of a nine-story building
  • Darnytsia District: store near a residential building damaged
  • Dnipro District: fire on the 7th floor of a nine-story building

Authorities' Response

Tymur Tkachenko, head of the Kyiv City State Administration, confirmed that medical assistance is being provided to four injured people. One of them has been hospitalized.

The Air Forces of Ukraine reported that the main wave of attacks is directed at the Kyiv region and the capital from various directions.